Like many teenage girls, Jean loved shopping at Maurices, playing basketball and soccer, watching comedies, eating jelly beans, and also had a passion for reading poetry. Jean suffered from a brain tumor and, for some time, underwent extensive chemotherapy. Throughout her treatment, Jean maintained an inspiring sense of humor and was even able to put […]
Three-year-old social butterfly, Heather, belonged center stage. She loved being the focus of attention and her parents thought their outgoing little girl to be one-of-a-kind. Unfortunately, this unique gem was also diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, one that had only been documented 15 times in the U.S. Heather’s vibrant personality did not waiver
“Live and love a lot, every moment of every day,” was Emily and her family’s favorite quote. She was a positive young girl with a love for all Minnesota sports. She read the sports page daily, cheered on the Twins, Vikings, Timberwolves, and Wild, and had an amazing ability to remember stats on all of her
David, a 17-year-old from Waconia was passionate for creativity and adventure. From snowboarding to his dream of pursuing a degree in film making and producing, he always enjoyed a challenge. He also was just like any other young man who enjoyed hanging out in Uptown Minneapolis, eating Mexican food and looked forward to his college
Cole is 10 years old and wants to grow big and strong, but Cystic Fibrosis is draining his body from necessary nutrients and has prevented him from getting beyond 65 pounds. Cole has gotten used to his daily meds and treatment, but is now adjusting to the recent implant of a feeding tube. Cole is
At just five years old, Brynn was diagnosed with Mitochondrial Disease. Despite this debilitating disease, Brynn remained to be one playful little girl and wished for a playground for her own backyard. Wishes & More® was happy to grant this wish, and in less than six hours, 17 members of the Kasson Fire Department came
At the young age of 11, seemingly healthy Ashley, passed out at school. After seeing a doctor to figure out the cause, she was diagnosed with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. Ashley was told she would need to undergo a lung transplant. In September 2005, she received the call she had been waiting for – it was
Anne was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. Despite her diagnosis, this ambitious 16-year-old and aspiring artist longed to take adult-level art classes at the Minneapolis Institute of Art but was turned away due to her young age. Anne’s determination would not falter; she came to Wishes & More® and asked for a
10-year-old Ali suffers from kidney disease. Despite her daily struggle with her condition, she is a very delightful young lady who loves chocolate and all sorts of animals, especially dolphins. Ali’s special wish was for a bedroom makeover for her and her sister’s new shared bedroom. Our Wish Wizards were able to team with a
Baby Zelos was lovingly welcomed into the world on December 17, 2014. Zelos was such bundle of love and joy to his family. He loved to listen and bop along to music and enjoyed watching cartoons with his older siblings. Unfortunately, due to delays in his fetal development, he was born with Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency,
Baby TaZirah was born with a rare chromosomal condition called Mosaic Trisomy 18, causing severe developmental delays and life-threatening abnormalities. TaZirah’s mother asked Wishes & More®, on behalf of her two-year-old daughter, for a puppy that her baby girl could love and interact with. TaZirah and her Yorkie puppy were inseparable, and her family was so
Payton suffers from Hunter Syndrome, a very rare genetic disease causing permanent and progressive damage to mental development, organ function, and physical abilities. Although Payton is seven years old, his development is equivalent to a two-year-old, and he has lost his ability to speak and walk. Payton’s face lights up watching just about any Disney
Noah is a very energetic and loving 14 -year-old who enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his six brothers and sisters. Noah is fighting an uphill battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a rare cancer that affects the immune system. Because being home with family is where Noah is happiest, Wishes & More® fashioned the ultimate
Nick suffers from Osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer that causes frequent bone pain and swelling. Despite his disease, he enjoys spending time outdoors year round with family and friends – water skiing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, he does it all. To enhance his outdoor adventuring, Wishes & More® was pleased to partner with Carousel Motorparts to gift
Matthew is a smart and funny 10-year-old who likes to go fishing, visit amusement parks, and laugh at Adam Sandler movies. He struggles with Mitochondrial Disease which has affected his development and muscle strength. Matthew’s wish was a family trip to Disney World, the most magical place on earth. His mother wrote about the trip:
Jordyn is a sweet 9-year-old from Warner, South Dakota. She suffers from a chronic platelet disorder known as ITP, which causes spontaneous bleeding. Jordyn is a huge Disney fan, especially of Frozen’s Elsa and Olaf, and Wishes & More® was excited to grant her wish to visit Disney World! She had a blast swimming in the
Jeremiah is a very smart and creative 16 year old with Acute Lymphoid Leukemia (ALL). He hasn’t let his disease stop him from enjoying the things typical teenagers enjoy; he likes to build things with Legos and really enjoys classical music and learning to play the organ. Jeremiah’s wish was a shopping spree at the
Very shortly after Bethany and her twin sister were born, doctors discovered Bethany had a congenital heart defect and she had to undergo surgery to prevent her heart from failing. Now a beautiful six-year-old, Bethany is very active and artistic. She desires to play the violin one day, and absolutely loves Disney princesses. Her special
Sweet little Avah was born with a brain tumor but hasn’t let that put a damper on her joyful, 3-year-old spirits. Her favorite movie happens to be Frozen and Wishes & More® was able to grant her wish to meet her favorite Disney characters with trip to Disney World in Orlando! Just before they headed south
Little Xavier loved to laugh and was very curious about the world around him. He spent most of his time with his two loving parents and his kitty in their home in Rosemont. Xavier had a special intrigue in electronics, and his mother knew that if her phone went missing, she could find Xavier somewhere
The birth of Sophia was a true one-of-a-kind blessing for her parents. At just three months old, neurologist discovered Sophia was missing a nerve bundle in her brain which caused developmental delays, seizures, and many other devastating complications. Shortly after her first birthday, doctors confirmed that she had an extremely rare chromosomal abnormality, and that
You may recognize Owen from his superhero debut on the Jason Show prior to our 2016 Winter Ball. When Owen was 3 months old, doctors discovered a golf ball-sized, rare, brain tumor, which they were able to remove successfully. Six months later, Owen began having seizures regularly and was diagnosed with Infantile Spasms, calling for
Nine-year-old Nathan quietly passed away as 2015 came to a close. He liked to be called “Nate the Great” and is deeply missed by family and friends. He lived in Brainerd and was a giving, free spirit who received countless “Peacemaker” awards from his teacher. He loved making people laugh and he was not only
Makaylah is a very sweet and strong 18-year-old from Fridley. She suffers from End Stage Renal Disease, or kidney failure, which requires her to go through dialysis just about every day. Despite her daily difficulties with her disease, she is like most girls her age and loves shopping and listening to music. Wishes & More
